Interactive 2-hour online course
Management of Pediatric Trauma
Free for Florida First Responders
Overview
- Addresses how to manage pediatric trauma, the leading cause of death and disability in children over the age of one in the U.S.
- Provides the core cognitive knowledge to rapidly evaluate, stabilize, and transport the pediatric trauma patient
- Is participatory and simple to navigate, with easy-to read text, graphics, and voice over narration
- Can be completed in multiple sessions
Approved by the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Florida Board of Nursing for 2 hours of continuing education credit (#20-328935)
Major Learning Goals
- Describe the most common causes of trauma in the pediatric population
- Discuss the impact of pediatric anatomy & physiology on the patterns of injury and management
- List the steps of assessment in the pediatric trauma patient and determine the trauma score
- Summarize the approach to pediatric trauma management and the importance of rapid transport
- Describe the management of special trauma considerations in the pediatric population
Online Curricula
Online – 2 HS | 2 CEUs
Mass Casualty Emergency Triage
Describe the principles of triage and when you should perform triage. List and describe the START and JumpSTART systems for casualty triage.
$20.00 || Free for FL Personnel
Online – 8 HS | 8 CEUs
Emergency Response to Terrorism
Provides practical instruction benefcial for all frst responders when dealing with a terrorist incident. Developed by subject matter experts in terrorism response.
$80.00 || Free for FL Personnel
Online – 2 HS | 2 CEUs
Management of Pediatric Trauma
Addresses how to manage pediatric trauma, the leading cause of death and disability in children over the age of one in the U.S.
$20.00 || Free for FL Personnel
Online – 2 HS | 2 CEUs
Survive the Ride
Addresses how to manage motorcycle collisions, which account for a disproportionate burden of vehicle fatalities in the U.S.
Free for FL Personnel
Online
Cardiology Elective
This class is only offered to medical students.
Requires enrollment key
Online – 6 HS | 6 CEUs
Essential ECG
A UMedic, case-based, e-learning program on the normal electrocardiogram, ECG patterns and interpreting the most important arrhythmias.
$60.00 || Free for FL Personnel
Online
Personal Protective Equipment
Learn about Level C PPE with an emphasis on proper donning and doffing.
Free for FL Personnel
Expert Faculty
Our team of doctors, paramedics, faculty, staff, and technicians collaborate with local, national and international experts from across the US and the world.
On-Demand & Interactive
The Gordon Center is available 24/7 for you to learn at your own pace and study at the time and place that’s convenient for you. Our courses use a variety of interactive and multimedia elements to help you acquire and retain the information and skills presented.
Award Winning
Our projects have received several national “Awards for Educational Excellence” including recognition from the American College of Cardiology and the American Medical Association. The Gordon Center has been recognized with one of the inaugural 2017 ASPIRE Awards of Excellence in Simulation.
Continuing Education Credits
Many of our courses have been approved for continuing education credits or to fulfill other education requirements. See individual courses for details.
Continuing Education Credits
Our team and consortium of educators meet regularly to review and update our curricula.
Continuing Education Credits
The State of Florida has recognized our work as an example of programs that “enrich the lives of the citizens of the State” and has made many of our courses free for Florida Personnel, see courses for details.
Gordon Center E-learning – FAQ
What kind of hardware and connection is required to enroll in a E-learning course?
Most devices capable of running a browser and video can be used, including computers, tablets and phones. A high-bandwidth connection is recommended for most courses for smooth video playback.
Which courses are free for Florida Personnel ?
The State of Florida provides funding to allow all Florida medical and first-responder personnel to take a number of our courses at no cost to you. Free courses are clearly indicated and include our Mass Casualty Triage, Emergency Response to Terrorism, Management of Pediatric Trauma, Survive the Ride, Essential ECG and more.
Can I get a CEU after completing a course ?
Many of our courses do provide CEUs or similar continuing education credits for various professions. Please see individual courses for details.
